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HICAGO'S popular Summer Resort, is situated 
only thirty-eight miles from the city, on 
the main line of the "Monon Route" 
(Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway). 
It is a beautiful lake, three miles in length, 
and one to two 
miles wide, fed en- 
tirely by springs, 
and surrounded 
b y picturesque 
groves and low 
hills, amidst 
which appear 
well-kept hotels 
and lovely sum- 
mer villas. Ce- 
dar Lake has 
justly become 
known as Chi- 
cago's most charm- 
ing and popular Summer Resort. Its pleasing scenery, excellent fish- 
ing, good hotel accommodations, delightful groves and splendid picnic 
grounds, together with its convenient location, render it by far the most 
desirable spot for picnics, fishing, boating and pleasure clubs, and family 
excursions. The lake abounds in a variety of game fish, and is a favor- 
ite resort for the disciples of Izaak Walton. Fishing tackle, boats, etc., 
can be obtained at the different resorts around the lake. 

We desire to call attention to " Pleasant Valley Picnic Grounds," 
our new and beautiful summer resort just completed. They are situated 
on the south shore of the lake, and are fitted up with covered dancing 
platforms, foot-race tracks, base ball grounds, tennis lawn, and many 
other amusement facilities, making it most desirable for picnic parties. 
Steamers and yachts can be chartered for parties. 

The Catlin and Cedar Lake Boat Clubs, of Chicago, have their club 
houses at Cedar Lake. 

Excursion Tickets to Cedar Lake will be sold at all stations from 
May 15th to October 15th, inclusive. Special inducements offered to 
Sunday Schools, Associations, etc. 

Further information may be obtained on application to 

F.J. REED, GEO. C. COOPER, 

City Passenger Agent Monon Route, Cedar Lake, Ind. 

73 Clark Street, Chicago. 

Or, address E. O. MCCORMICK, Gen '1 Pass. Agt., 
Adams Express Building, Chicago. 








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HOTELS. 



Lake View 



ST. JOSEPH, MICH. 



T. A. Walker & Son 



PROPRIETORS. 



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RATES : 
Per Day, - - $2.00 
Per Week, - $8 to $12 

FREE BUS. 

GARTLEY, 

Benton Harbor, Mich. 

M. H. SMITH, 

PROPRIETOR. 



RATES: 
Per Day, - - $2.00 
Per Week, - $8 to $12 

FREE BUS. 



Gram k morton * 
* Transportation Bo. 



TWICE DAILY 

LINE OF STEAMERS 

RUNNING BETWEEN 

^CHICMCO* 1 

St. Josephs Benton Harbor 



HOTELS. 



St. Charles 

ST. JOSEPH, MICH. 
F. A. Bull & Son, 

PROPRIETORS. 



MICH. 



The Most Popular Summer Resorts 
on Lake Michigan. 



RUNNING TIME TABLE. 

LEAVE CHICAGO 

Daily 11.00 p. m. 

Daily, ex. Sat. and Sun 9.00 a. m. 

|EP°° On Sunday the Steamer Puritan 
leaves at 10 a. m., giving an excursion to 
St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, returning 
at 10 p. m. same day. 

Far ^Kr a ONE DOLLAR 



Benton 
Harbor 



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LEAVE 



j St. 
/ Joseph 



7.00 p.m. . .daily, ex. Saturdays . .0.00 p.m. 

1.00 p. in daily, ex. Sundays. . .1.30 p.m. 

Or on the arrival of the noon train from 
the South on the Cincinnati, Wabash & 
Michigan By., and the 1.S0 p. m. train 
from the North on the Chicago & West 
Michigan Ky. 

On Sundays the Puritan leaves Benton 
Harbor at 5 p.m. and St. Joseph at 5 a.m. 
and 6 p. m. 



Steam Laundry and 

Bath Room Attached. 



RATES: 
Per Day, - - $2.00 
Per Week, - $9 to $12 

FREE BUS. 



HIGBEE, 



Benton Harbor, Mich, 



AL0NZ0 VIN0ENT 



PROPRIETOR. 



J. S. MORTON, 

Secretary. 



J. H. GRAHAM, 

President. 



RATES: 

Per Day, - - $2.00 
Per Week, - $8 to $12 

FREE BUS. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 



GRAHAM & MORTON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY. 



^7^ HE steamers of the Graham & Morton Transportation Company 
V^/ are new and handsomely furnished, and commanded by old and 
experienced navigators. Especial attention is called to the Steamer 
Puritan, just brought out at a great cost. She is lighted by incandescent 
electric light, and has larger and finer passenger accommodations than 
any steamer on Lake Michigan, and is capable of running twenty miles 
an hour. 

As a summer resort the sister cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, 
Mich., have no equals near Chicago. They are within three and one-half 
hours ride of the metropolis, via lake or rail, with two steamers and 




MOUTH OF ST. JOSEPH RIVER. 

three trains each way every day, the fare being but one dollar by water. 
The St. Joseph River, a very large stream of beautiful clear water, emp- 
ties into Lake Michigan at this point, and affords a fine opportunity for 
rowing, sailing, bathing and fishing, or daily excursions by steamer to 
Townsends, Trout Ponds and Berrien Springs. There is always a cool, 
refreshing lake breeze on the high bluffs overlooking the lake, and es- 
pecially so at night. The beautiful drives through the numberless fruit 
orchards, berry patches and parks filled with their fragrant flowers are a 
very attractive feature. There are fine carriage liveries in each place and 
their charges are reasonable. The Eastman Park and Mineral Springs 
are quite popular, and the twenty-one different kinds of water furnished 
by them are fast gaining an enviable reputation, and are being used ex- 
tensively in different cities. Fishing is good at all seasons of the year, 



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FOR INFORMATION 



REGARDING THE FINEST 






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THE ENTIRE NORTHWEST, 



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Ample ♦ Hotel ♦ Accommodations 

SUPERB COTTAGES FOR FAMILIES, 

Boating, Fishing, Bathing, Etc. 

address F. A. MERRILL, 

151 ZMZOHSTIROE STEEET, 



CHICHCO, 



TELEPHONE 448. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 



but more especially so during the sisco and bass season, they being 
caught in large quantities. There are two row and sail boat liveries at 
St. Joseph, where can also be found all kinds of fishing tackle for hire at 
low rates. The hotels are first class, nicely located on high bluffs over- 
looking the lake, and have nice, large verandas. Their capacity has 
been largely increased daring the past winter. Go and see for yourselves. 
(Advertisement, page 4.) 



WILLOW SPRINGS, ILLINOIS. 



V^HIS well and favorably known picnic ground is delightfully situ- 
Vi/ ated in a grassy grove of fifty acres on the Desplaines River, 
eighteen miles from Chicago, on the line of the Santa Fe Route 
(Chicago, Santa Fe & California Railway). 

The popularity of Willow Springs with churches, schools, lodges, 
clubs, etc., makes it almost unnecessary to enumerate its advantages, a 
few of which are, a commodious shingle-roof dancing platform, 80 x 100 
feet, with good floor ; regulation base ball grounds ; fifty first-class park 
row-boats (having condemned and disposed of all that were not in good 
condition) ; tracks for foot-racing ; swings, bowling alleys, gravelled 
walks, and plenty of protection in case of rain. Teams meet trains to 
convey lunch baskets, etc., free of charge. 

Refreshments are sold on the grounds at city prices, and gambling 
is not allowed. The fishing is of the best, and pond lilies abound in the 
greatest profusion. 

Committees and others looking for a suitable place will find Willow 
Springs all that is desirable, and can be supplied with commutation 
tickets if desired. Address 

EMMONS BLAINE, 

General Passenger Agent Santa Fe Route, 
(See Advertisement, page 29.) 621 Rialto Building, Chicago. 



* • SHEHLY'S • * ( Collars 

Steam •:• Laundry 



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470 OGDEN AVENUE, SOUTHEAST CORNER 
OE POLK STREET. 

ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED 



Wm. C. Hoeeister & Bro.'s Annuai, Guide. 



Northern • Michigan • Line 



^ISEHSON ••• lSSS'K" 



ROUTE OF THE 

NORTHERN MICHIGAN LINE 

PASSENGER STEAMERS. 




STEAMER • 

CITY OF 
CHARLEVOIX 



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LAWRENCE 

Will leave Chicago ev- 
ery Tuesday and Fri- 
day evenings at eight 
o'clock for the follow- 
ing points : 

Milwaukee, 
Manitowoc, 
Frankfort, 
Glen Haven, 
Northport, 
Sutton's Bay, 
Traverse City, 
Old Mission, 
Elk Rapids, 
Norwood, 
Charlevoix, 
Petoskey, 
Harbor Springs, 
Cross Village, 
St. James, 
St. Helena, 
St. Ignace, 



Cheboygan 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 



NORTHERN MICHIGAN LINE. 



^7^ HE steamers of this line are new and handsomely furnished. Special 
XZs attention is called to the Steamer City of Charlevoix, which has 
just been placed upon the route. No expense has been spared to 
make her first class in every respect. Tourists and health seekers can 
reach more points for less money by this line than by any other route 
from Chicago. 

TRAVERSE CITY, a flourishing town lying at the head of 
Traverse Bay, is a favorite resort with tourists, and has extensive hotel 
accommodations. 

CHARLEVOIX is situated on Pine and Round Lakes, and is one 
of the most charming locations of which the imagination can form a 
conception. To many the chief attraction is the abundant opportunity 
for fishing. The resorter has the choice of various places, all famous. 
The busy boats on Pine Lake will take them to the Jordan, king of all 
the trout streams in all the Northern land. Has ample, first-class hotel 
and boarding-house accommodations. 

PETOSKEY. This charming summer resort is situated at the head 
and on the south and east side of Little Traverse Bay, and has the best 
of hotel accommodations. 

HARBOR SPRINGS, on the north side of Little Traverse Bay, 
about four miles from Petoskey (formerly known as Little Traverse), is 
a beautiful place, noted for its camping and cottage facilities ; also, has 
ample, first-class' hotel accommodations. 

MACKINAC, the renowned island, with its magnificent scenery, 
its abundance of historic and military associations, render it one of the 
most attractive places on earth for the tourist and seeker after health. 
Hotel accommodations ample for all. 

The health fulness of Northern Michigan is attested by thousands 
who have tried the wonderful purity of the atmosphere and partaken of 
its clear, ice-cold spring water. The climate is especially noted as a 
sanitarium for hay-fever and bronchial affections, and great numbers 
annually visit this region to escape from, and get relief for, these mala- 
dies. No healthier section can be found in North America. There is no 
stagnant water, and fever-and-ague and kindred diseases are unknown. 

During the season, round-trip excursion tickets will be sold at low 
rates. For tourists' guide, time cards and folders, giving full informa- 
tion, address 

S. S. BURKE, AGENT, 

Entrance to Dock and Office, from east end of Madison-st. Bridge, and 
Telephone 572. 126 Market Street, Chicago. 



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RESTAURANT, 



1§§ ^ 157 Seapbopn §tpeet 



CHICHGO, 



THE FINEST IN THE CITY. 



PRICES MODERATE, AND 

STRANGERS VISITING THE CITY SHOULD NOT FAIL 

TO PAY THIS NOTED PLACE A VISIT. 



IT IS 



DRAWING THOUSANDS DAILY 



AND TO BE APPRECIATED 
SHOULD BE TRIED. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 11 



THE WAUKESHA SOTARIAN SPRING. 



O^HE manifest impurity of Chicago's water supply has resulted in the 
\S) placing on sale of any number of spring waters, for each of which 
the respective proprietors make the most extravagant claims. 
There is no room left to doubt that the water supply of this city is so con- 
taminated with impurities that it is positively unfit to drink, and at the 
same time the large number of spring waters on the market make it an 
extremely difficult matter to determine which of these waters is the best 
for a table water. A careful analysis of the new Waukesha water, 
known as the Sotarian Spring Water, the Chicago depot for which is 
at 151 Monroe street, proves it to be one of the purest waters ever 
discovered, containing no organic matter whatever. 

The invaluable medicinal properties of the famous Sotarian water 
constitutes a high claim upon public favor. The high estimation in 
which this water is held has led to the erection of magnificent hotels, so 
admirably appointed as to form an attraction of no mean order, and it 
is shipped not only to nearly every country in Europe, but also to India, 
Australia and China. It may be observed also that its efficacy in the 
relief of sundry physical ailments, which is attested by thousands who 
have been benefitted, and acknowledged by the medical faculty every- 
where, is such as to place them at least on a level with the most famous 
mineral waters in the world. 

Such are the advantages of location of this spring that, were the 
beauties of nature its only attraction, it would command the admiration 
of every visitor to Waukesha, and occupy a high place among the many 
charming spots of Wisconsin's popular summei resort. 

Although clear and colorless as crystal, and tasteless, the water con- 
tains valuable remedial properties, acting powerfully upon the blood, 
and particularly valuable, like all the Waukesha waters, as a remedy for 
dyspepsia, nervous diseases and all diseases of the kidney and liver. As 
a table water the Sotarian Spring Water cannot fail to find favor with 
all who desire a pure palatable spring water for drinking purposes, and 
it will keep its purity for any length of time. Although in every respect 
the equal of any waters shipped from the older springs in Waukesha, it 
is offered to the public at much reduced prices. It has received the 
endorsement of the highest medical authorities, and the many families 
and hotels who are using it readily express their preference for it over 
any spring water on the market. Orders left at the city office, 151 
Monroe street, of the Waukesha Sotarian Spring Co., will be promptly 
attended to, the water being delivered to all parts of the city. For rates 
see announcement opposite introductory, on second page. 



12 Wm. C. Hollister & Bro.'s Annual Guide. 

Geo. B. Carpenter & Co 



LARGEST DEALERS IN 




OF BUNTING OR SILK. 



Streamers for trie Campaign 

of bunting or muslin, with bunting border. 
202 to 208 South Water Street, 

CHICKGO. 



SEND I^OR CIRCULARS 



KANKAKEE • LINE, 

(C, I., St. L,. & C. Ry.) 

THE TPOTPTJX-iAR, ROUTE 

BETWEEN 

Cnicago, Lafayett e, Indianap olis «? Cincinnati 

The Best and Quickest Route between Chicago and Chattanooga, Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, 
Jacksonville, Florida, and all points in the Southeast. 



THE E1STTIK.E TRAINS 

run through without change hetween Chicago, Lafayette, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. 
Elegant Parlor Cars on Day Trains. Pullman Sleepers and Luxurious Reclining 
Chair Cars on Night Trains. Pullman Sleeping Cars through without change from 
Cincinnati to Jacksonville, Florida. 

Special Pullman Sleepers hetween Chicago and Indianapolis. Passengers arriv- 
ing in Indianapolis at 3.25 a. m. may remain in the car until 8 o'clock. 

Trains depart from and arrive at Lake Street, Twenty-second Street and Thirty- 
ninth Street Depots, Chicago; the Union Depot, Indianapolis; and Grand Central 
Passenger Station, Cincinnati, which is situated in the very heart of the city and in 
the immediate vicinity of the principal hotels and husiness center. 

For detailed information, Time Tables, Maps, Rates of Passage of the Kankakee 
Line, call at City Ticket Office, 121 Randolph Street, or address 

JOHN EGAN, J.C.TUCKER, 

Gen'l Pass, and Tkt. Agt., Cincinnati. Gen'l N. W. Pass. Agt., Chicago. 




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A. R. TAGG. 



E. C. TAGG. 



W. V. TAGG. 



TAGG BROTHERS, 

©3 Washington Street, 



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CHICHGO 



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MAKE A SPECIALTY OF 



SHIRT 




Flannel Coats, 
Flannel 
Tennis 
Bicycle 



TO ORDER. 
^E TRIUIVI^ 



ECONOMY. 




TA.GO BROS. 

FINE SHIRTS TO ORDER, 

68 Washington St., 



(near 



.) 



CHICAGO. 



Bathing Suits, 
Rowing Suits, 
Underwear. 
Hosiery. 



COMFORT. 



ALL MEASUREMENTS PRESERVED. 



Full Line of Furnishing Goods 

LATEST DESIGNS AND STYLES IN NECKWEAR 

ALWAYS ON HAND, AT REASONABLE PRICES. 



When in the city call and leave your measure, or write and we will send prices, sam- 
ples and rules for self measurement. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 15 



INFORMATION FOR PICNICKERS. 



T T@\ILLOW SPRINGS is best reached via the new Santa Fe Route. 
\f\J The trains arrive at and depart from Dearborn Station. See an- 
nouncement page 29, and description of grounds page 7. 
Highland Park, on the Wisconsin Division of the Chicago & North- 
western Railway, is twenty-four miles from the city. Arrangements for 
transportation can be made at 22 Fifth Avenue. 

More charming groves are located on the Illinois Central Railroad 
than perhaps on any other one line. See back cover and page 23. 

Custer Park, fifty-four miles from the city, is on the Wabash Route. 
Trains leave Dearborn Station. Apply at 109 Clark St. for information. 

Cedar Lake, Ind., on the Monon Route, is a charming resort for 
families, and the Pleasant Valley Picnic Grounds, at this point, are un- 
excelled for picnic purposes. See illustration on first page. 

Sheffield, Ind., is reached via the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 
Railway. Apply at 66 Clark Street for rates, etc. 

The announcement of Eckert's River Grove (pages 20 and 21) con- 
tains inducements to picnickers never before offered. 

Diamond Lake and Central Grove are reached via the Wisconsin 
Central Railroad, and are forty-six and fourteen miles respectively, from 
Chicago. For information, apply at 205 Clark Street. 

Cleveland Park, on the Rock Island Route, is twenty-two miles 
from the city. For information, apply at 162 LaSalle Street, room 45. 

Myers' Grove, Hammond, Ind., is twenty -one miles from the city, 
on the Chicago & Atlantic Railway, trains leaving Dearborn Station. 
Information furnished by Mr. Myers, at the Grove. 

Oswald's Park, located at Halsted and Fifty-second Streets, is reached 
by Halsted Street cars. 

Kuhn's Park is on the Milwaukee Avenue Branch of the West 
Chicago Street Railroad, corner Powell Avenue. Apply there for terms. 

Ogden's Grove, 415 Clybourn Avenue, is about thirty minutes' ride 
from Court House. P. Rinderer, at the Grove, should be seen for dates. 
All Sundays for the season of 1888 are engaged. 

Temple's Grove, Lake View, can be reached by busses from corner 
of Lincoln and Wrigbtwood Avenues. 



BARTON'S MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA 

First-Class Music Furnished for All Occasions. 

OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 47 N. CLARK STREET. TELEPHONE NO. 3158. 



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BOSTON. PHILADELPHIA. CHICAGO. 

WHEELER REFLECTOR CO. 

REFLECTORS 

— AND — 

LAKE STRE Reflector Chandeliers 

— FOR — 

ELECTRIC, GAS OR OIL 



CHICAGO. 




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FOR 

CATALOGUE 




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To the Amateur Photographer. 

CAMERA$AjJ?OUTFm 

\£» HAVE NO EQUAL ' r 

The Blair Camera Co. 

MFKS. OF AND DEALERS IN 

PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND SUPPLIES 

Western Depot 208 State street, Chicago. 

BOSTON AND PHILADELPHIA. 

MENTION THIS GUIDE. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 



F.M.ELLIOTT, H.T. DORMER, JOHN FOLEY, 

PRESIDENT. TREASURER. BUS. MGR 



KNIGHTS OF LABOR 

CO-OPERATIVE CIGAR COMPANY, 

Factory, 41 &. 43 W. Van Buren Street. 
OFFICE AND SALESROOM, 239 W. MADISON ST. 

WM. MAGILL, Genl Agent. 



The only factory in the city using the genuine 
K. of L. Label. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 17 



FOR ALL KINDS OF 



Uniform and Parade Goods 



GO TO 



^BEEGKN'S^ 

228 S. Halsted Street. 



Badges, Torches, Belts, Canes, Gloves, Etc., in Stock 
and Made to Order. 



You Gail Always Save $1.00 on a Fine Hat. 



When You Wan t xOO \jT^^CXlOCl 0rder from 

'MWtfiMI ti— ^H1 MB— g — ^ 

J. BERRY, 

167, 241, 561, 957 West Madison Street. 

ORDERS • PROMPTLY • DELIVERED. 



DAIRY KITCHEN LUNCH ROOM 

E». OX>XjI2tf\ Proprietor. 

5 EXCHANGE PLACE, NEAR WASHINGTON ST. 



^=Agent for Chicago Div. U. R. K. of F>. Drill and Meeting 
Hall, South. Water and Franklin Streets, and Trustee for 
De Molay L,odge Hall, 125 Clark Street. Dates for rent. 



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THE GOODRICH LINE OF STEAMERS, 

^NALATIAL steamboats run by the Goodrich Line from Chicago to 
all points north on the west shore of the lake, and are now mak- 
ing regular trips. This company operates the finest and best 
equipped boats leaving the port of Chicago. The illustration on another 
page gives an idea of their large and elegant steamers, which may be 
seen at the company's docks, foot of Michigan Avenue, Chicago. 

For the Chicago and Milwaukee and West Shore Line, the elegant 
side-wheel steamers Sheboygan, Chicago or Muskegon make trips daily, 
Sundays excepted, and the special attention of those desirous of taking 
a short lake trip is invited to this "Shore Route" as being one of the 
pleasantest that can be had out of Chicago. Those holding round-trip 
tickets have the full advantages of the trip, as that portion passed in the 
night time going north is passed in the day time returning. They also 
have the privilege of stopping off at any of the places on the route, eith- 
er way, thus giving them an opportunity to visit Sheboygan, Sheboygan 
Falls, and other resorts on the Sheboygan & Western Railway. No 
pleasauter route to Waukesha, Oconomowoc and other Southern Wiscon- 
sin resorts is offered, and the rates will be found very low. 

For the Grand Haven and Muskegon Line the beautiful steamers 
Menominee and City of Ludington form a daily line between Chicago, 
Grand Haven and Muskegon, connecting at Grand Haven with the De- 
troit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railway for all points in central and 
northern Michigan. 

For the Green Bay, Escanaba and Manistique West Shore Lines the 
palatial steamers Corona and Depere make regular trips. From Chicago 
to Green Bay the distance is 350 miles, the round trip being made in about 
five days, and forming one of the most delightful voyages conceivable. 
No finer scenery can be found on the American continent than is 
presented on the trip by lake from Chicago to Green Bay. The Manis- 
tique trip takes six days for the round trip, affording about 900 miles 
travel. At Manistique is to be seen one of the most wonderful mineral 
springs known to science. It is 150 feet in diameter, and so clear that a 
small coin can be seen at a depth of eighty feet. 

Seven of the largest and most elegantly equipped side- wheel and 
propeller steamers on the great lakes are operated by the Goodrich Line. 
They have even- improvement that can add to the comfort of the trav- 
eler or tourist. They traverse not only the west shore of Lake Michi- 
gan, touching all important points between Chicago and Manistique, but 
reach the principal points on the Michigan shore, including the water- 
ing places and the wonderful fruit farms. The steamers make regular 
trips between these and the various points on Green Bay, the "tourists' 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. V.) 

paradise." The picturesque scenery along the shores of Green Bay is 
not equalled anywhere, and each succeeding year, when the first bright 
freshness of the spring foliage gives place to the dust and dryness of the 
June sunshine, and the spring showers are superseded by the sprinkling 
cart and garden hose ; when the spring overcoat is laid aside for the lin- 
en duster, and the business man begins to hug the shady side of the 
street on his daily trips to and from the office, then it is that many city 
people turn their thoughts toward the country and make plans for the 
summer vacation, which has now become an indispensable element in 
these days of rapid money-getting and high-pressure living. A more 
delightful and enchanting place for the pleasure seeker, or those wish- 
ing a short respite from the cares of business, can not be found than the 
Green Bay points reached by the Goodrich Line. It is not only the par- 
adise of the fashionable world, but the angler's Mecca of inexhaustible 
resources ; the hunter's bonanza, and the invalid's acme of sanitary per- 
fection. In short, the complete utopia of the tourist and pleasure 
seeker. 

11 Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright, 
The bridal of the earth and sky. 

These oft-quoted lines of the sweet singer of Cherbury are almost a 
meaningless jargon to those who know summer only from the high tem- 
peratures, the glaring sun, and the hot, parching winds that are its dis- 
tinguishing characteristics in no inconsiderable portion of the United 
States. Their full import is felt and appreciated at this haven of rest. 

At Sheboygan, only a few hours ride from either Chicago or Mil- 
waukee, is situated the celebrated Granite Rock Mineral Spring, where 
the celebrated water bearing that name is obtained. The tourist will 
find it a picturesque town, with beautiful environs, ample hotel accom- 
modations, and several boarding houses available for those who wish to 
make a lengthened stay. The Sheboygan mineral waters have attained 
a world-wide reputation, and form one of the most attractive features of 
the place. These famous waters find their way to the surface through 
an Artesian well sunk 1,500 feet into the solid granite rock, from which 
fact the spring derives its name. 

The far-famed, health-giving Magnetic Mineral Springs, reached via 
the Goodrich's Grand Haven and Muskegon Line, are annually visited 
by thousands of health and pleasure seekers from all parts of the globe. 

Those wishing to make a shorter trip between Racine, Milwaukee, 
Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, Menominee, Escan- 
aba, or, in short, a trip to occupy any desired time, and to secure the 
maximum of enjoyment at the minimum of expense, can not do better 
than to call on or address Mr. John Singleton, the General Passenger 
Agent of the Goodrich Line, who cheerfully furnishes all information 
desired. For time of sailings, routes, rates, etc., see inside back cover. 



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Wm. C. Hoj.ustkr & Bro.'S Annual Guide. 



ECKERT'S RIVER GROVE 

AT DESPLAIIMES, ILLINOIS. 

THE BEST AND ONLY 

Picnic Grounds 



WITH AN ARTESIAN WELL. 




Elegant, Heavy TimDer 



SHADES EVERY PART OF 
THE GROVE. 

AN ABUNDANCE OF TABLES. 

Every Facility for Games and 
Sports of all kinds. 

PLENTY OF BOATS 

On the River. 



LODGES, SOCIETIES, 

CLUBS AND PARTIES 

Can rent the above grounds 
by calling on the owner, 



A. W. Eckert, 128 S. Clark Street, Room 3 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 21 



ECKERT'S RIVER GROVE. 



|£\EMODElvED and refitted in every way, the large and elegant 
V. P icuic g roun ds known as River Grove are unquestionably the fin- 
est in the northwest. The grove is situated at Desplaiues, twelve 
miles from the city on the Chicago & North-Western Railway, and is 
the only grove having an artesian well. About sixteen acres of the fin- 
est timber shades the entire grove except some three acres of meadow 
which form the ball grounds. Ample shelter is provided in case of rain, 
and tables and seats, swings, etc., are plentifully supplied. 

No pains or expense has been spared to provide every requisite for 
the comfort and convenience of picnickers at this popular resort. 

One of the chief attractions is the Desplaines River, to the west of 
the grove, on which are some thirty boats, each large enough for six or 
eight persons ; and as the water is but a few feet deep, ladies and child- 
ren can row without fear. Mr. Eckert's police patrol the banks to pre- 
vent accidents. 

To lodges, societies, or assemblies of any kind desirous of holding 
picnics the most liberal terms are offered. No charge is made for the 
grove, and the management furnishes presents for the different races free 
of charge. A certain percentage of the gross receipts is also allowed the 
parties giving the picnic. 

First-class dinners may be had on the grounds at fifty cents, and ice 
cream, fruit, and other refreshments are sold at Chicago prices. 

Cars may be chartered very reasonably over the Chicago 6c North- 
Western Railway, on application to the City Ticket Agent, 62 Clark 
Street. Trains stop direct at the grove, and as the run is made in forty- 
five minutes, over eight hours is allowed at the grove. 

Committees will be received for final arrangements from February 
1st to June 1st, 9 a. m. to 12 m. at Room 3, 12S Clark Street, or at any 
other time if requested by mail. Committees should call as early in the 
season as possible, in order to select their dates. After June 15th the 
grove can be rented for private or moonlight picnics. 

For further information address 

A. W. ECKERT, 

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD. 



WOODLAWN PARK. This beautiful place is located eight miles 
south of the Central Depot, on the Illinois Central Railroad. It is con- 
trolled by the South Park Commissioners, and a permit for the grounds 
ma)- be secured from them free of charge. Lovely shade trees, swings 
and benches cover the grounds, which are very close to Lake Michigan. 
For private picnics, church picnics, Sunday school picnics, etc., it is 
specially adapted. Fifty-two trains pass Woodlawn station going north, 
and the same number going south, during the day, and the facilities for 
going to and from Woodlawn Park are therefore unequalled. 

GARDNER'S PARK This beautiful grove is located on the Illi- 
nois Central Railroad, sixteen miles south of Central Depot (One-IIun- 
dred-and-Twenty-third Street).. It is unquestionably one of the finest 
groves, if not the finest, around Chicago, for picnic purposes. It is 
beautifully covered with shade trees, and embraces all the different 
amusements which are desired by picnickers. It has a large dancing 
platform, finely floored ; merry-go-round, shooting gallery, bowling al- 
ley, striking machine, etc. iVny or all these amusements may be re- 
tained by picnickers. This year Mr. Gardner is to erect an additional 
dancing platform (covered) almost as large as the present one, which is 
60 x 40 feet. In case of rain abundant shelter is offered at this grove. 
The terms are reasonable. 

RIVER DALE (Thompson's Grove) is located on the Illinois Central 
Railroad, seventeen miles from Chicago. It contains an abundance of 
shade trees, sw r ings, dancing platform, etc., and was very popular with 
picnic people last year. The terms for this grove are reasonable, and ar- 
rangements can be made with Mr. Thompson, who lives near the grounds. 

KANKAKEE is located fifty -six miles south of Chicago, on the 
Illinois Central Railroad. It is situated on the Kankakee River, one of 
the most beautiful streams in Illinois. The picnic grounds are owned by 
Capt. W. T. Gougar, and are located about two miles up the river from 
the depot. Picnickers can be conveyed to the grounds either by boat up 
the river, or by railroad. This grove is one of the nicest in the vicinity 
of Chicago, and stretches along the bank of the Kankakee River. 
Dancing platforms, swings, etc., can be found in this grove. Capt. 
Gougar' s terms are very reasonable. 

For rates, train arrangements and further particulars in regard to 
the above groves on the Illinois Central Railroad, apply to the under- 
signed, who will take pleasure in having the picnic agent accompany 
picnic committee to any of the groves mentioned, and take pains to 
show them the different attractions of the groves. 

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( Formerly Minnesota &. North-Western.) 

^^HIS elegantly-equipped road, with its fast trains, has rapidly become 
\~>) the favorite route for the summer tourist, and those who cannot 
cast aside the cares of business for an extended vacation, but must 
make the best of a limited time by adopting rapid and comfortable tran- 
sit between the bustling and noisy city and the numerous pleasure, 
hunting and fishing resorts of the Northwest. By this road one is en- 
abled, at an expense placed within the reach of all, to pass, in a few 
short hours, from the rattle and clatter of the crowded streets to the 
quiet retreats of Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin and the great Lake 
Superior region, which country is justly termed the sportsmen's para- 
dise. The scenery along the line is varied and cannot fail to entertain 
the most exacting student of nature's handiwork, passing as it does 
through the fertile valleys and over the rolling prairies of Illinois and 
Iowa, interspersed with tunnels through the Mississippi River bluffs, 
with grand views of the " Father of American Waters." The tracks span 
the mighty river three times, over a series of substantial steel and stone 
bridges, where the greatest engineering feats extant have been accom- 
plished. St. Anthony Falls, the Falls of Minnehaha, the great elevators 
and immense flouring mills which have made St. Paul and Minneapolis 
renowned the world over, all combine to make a trip over the Chicago, 
St. Paul & Kansas City Railway one grand panoramic view. 

If you are fond of fishing, your most sanguine expectations may be 
gratified at Lake Minnetonka, Howard Lake, Spirit Lake, 1 Osakis Lake, 
Lake Detroit, Forest Lake, Alexandria, or at any of the numerous small 
lakes and trout streams in close proximity to Lake Superior. For 
chicken shooting, geese and ducks, no place on earth will afford such 
genuine sport as the states of Minnesota and Dakota in common, where 
the shooting grounds are within easy access from railroad stations. 
Guides and every facility are always obtainable at nominal rates. 
Pleasure seekers will find all that the heart can desire at Minnetonka 
Beach. Side trips to Duluth and the Apostle Islands will be of great 
interest, or a trip over the railroad to Duluth, returning by boat to 
Chicago, via Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, Ontonagon, Marquette and 
other Lake Superior points, at any one of which a stop-over may be ob- 
tained, will make a trip which will ever remain a bright spot in one's 
memory and afford such pleasure and recreation as can be obtained no 
where else. 

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guides, etc., address 

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^LAKE ••• VILLAS 



E, J. LEHMANN, Proprietor, 



This new summer resort is situated in Lake County, Illinois, on the Wisconsin 
Central Railroad, fifty-one miles from the City of Chicago, at an elevation of 210 feel 
above the level of Lake Michigan, among the romantic hills and valleys, and is justly 
conceded to be a truly healthy and most delightful place. There are few spots in the 
world about which cluster such numerous and picturesque natural lakes, forty in num- 
ber, among them are Cedar Lake, Deep Lake, Crooked Lake and Sun Lake, controlled 
by the Lake Villa Hotel, within easy walking distance, while Fox Lake, -Grass Lake, 
Loon Lake, Fourth Lake, Sand Lake, Long Lake, and a dozen other lakes, are within 
two miles. These delightful lakes are surrounded by great forests of massive oak, 
hickory, maple, ash, pine, etc.; also, many ancient Indian mounds, which prove in- 
teresting to the tourist, while there are many other attractions too numerous to 
mention. The accessibility of Lake Villa makes it particularly desirable, the Wiscon- 
sin ( entral trains running direct in about one hour and a half. As a pleasant summer 
home for families it has no equal; being so much above the Chicago level it makes a 
complete change of air between these points. Its pure, sweet atmosphere, with the 
fragance of new-mown hay, is truly refreshing and invigorating. Everyone who has 
been at this charming place has acknowledged and praised its advantages overall 
other resorts. For camping on the banks of the lakes, surrounded by groves, it is 
unrivalled. Lake Villa promises to be the most popular summer resort in the North- 
west. It is beautifully situated on a high elevation, overlooking the charming lakes 
which sui round the hotel. The air and location will prove beneficial to persons re- 
quiring rest, recreation and a change from the heat and dust of a busy city. For ex- 
cursions, a more enjoyable and interesting spot cannot be found. 

The Lake Villa Hotel and Cottages are new, newly furnished, kept perfectly clean 
and free from annoyances usual at most hotels. The table is supplied with the best of 
edibles, prepared by expert cooks, in the most tempting manner. Courteous attention 
to the pleasure and comfort of our guests will be our aim. We have numerous cot- 
tages, containing from four to twelve rooms each, in connection with the hotel, and 
families or parties can have all the privacy of home. 

Boating and fishing here are excellent, these lakes being famed for the finest 
sport of that kind in the country. The delightful drives around the lakes are very en- 
joyable. A well-equipped livery; a splendid stock of boats; a large airy billiard hall 
and numerous other amusements. A sportsman will find an abundance of game, 
such as ducks, geese, quail, snipe, squirrel, etc., while the finest black bass, rock bass, 
pickerel, pike, perch, and numerous other species of fish are readily caught. Bathing 
in the clear waters of the lake is truly a luxury. Camping and picnic grounds can lie 
had on application. 

Our charges will l»e found reasonable— 12.00 per day and upwards. For further 
particulars, address 

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THE "EAGLE WATERS." The chain of lakes, twenty-seven 

in number, known as the "Eagle Waters," and others tributary to this 
system, are universally regarded by sportsmen as affording the best nms- 
kallouge fishing of any of the Northern Wisconsin Waters. The Eagle 
River connects all these lakes and is itself one of the principal upper 
tributaries of the Wisconsin River, entering that stream a short distance 
southeast of Eagle River station, located at the foot of the chain of 
lakes, and from which all are easily accessible. There are a number of 
good hotels at Eagle River station, catering especially to fishermen. 

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Messrs. Perry and Lawler have an equipment of thirty or more good 
fishing and pleasure boats, which they furnish at the rate of seventy-five 
cents per day. A small steamer, accommodating forty people, is located 
during the season at Eagle River station. Exploring, fishing and pleas- 
ure parties will be taken by this steamer through the lower chain of 
lakes. Fishing boats will be towed to any desired point, and cam}) 
equipage conveyed to and from camping grounds. The charge for use of 
steamer ranges from $5 to $8 per day, according to service performed. 
Arrangements may be made for the use of this steamer and another at 
Lee's place on the upper chain of lakes with Capt. Ole Oleson, of Eagle 
River. The guides and oarsmen of this region are reliable and experi- 
enced men, the majority making the Kagle Waters and outlying points 
on the different lakes their headquarters during the fishing season. Their 
charges vary from #2 to #2.50 per day, with special rates for longer peri- 
ods. The best seasons for mnskallonge fishing in the Kagle Waters and 
all others in this region are from about May 12th to July 10th, and from 
August 15th to the latter part of October. Bass fishing is best from 
about May 15th to June 25th, and again during the latter period men- 
tioned above. Among many others at hand the following are mentioned 
incidentally as fair average scores made at the Eagle Waters during the 
season of 18S7 : 

W. vS. Jackson, Chicago, five muskallonge, total weight forty-nine 
pounds, largest twenty-two pounds ; Rev. and Mrs. Jno. H. Barrows, 
thirteen muskallonge, total weight 142 and one-half pounds, largest 
twenty-five and one-half pounds. O. W. Nixon and W. J. Irvine, of the 
" Inter Ocean," Chicago, and J. H. Ballard and J. H. Cooper, Chicago, 
four days' fishing, seventy-six muskallonge, weighing about 1,000 pounds, 
largest nineteen and one-half pounds. 

A favorite resort for fishermen is L. A. Lee's place (Three Lakes post 
office), on Laura Lake, one of the upper chain reached through the low- 
er lakes by boat from Eagle River station, or by wagon road from Three 
Lakes station, twelve miles south of Eagle River. Good conveyances 
meet trains at Three Lakes station, and transfer passengers between that 
place and Lee's for fifty cents per passenger each way. Lee's place ac- 
commodates comfortably twenty people, and additional accommodations 
are being prepared for the coming season. The upper lakes steamer is 
located at this point, and twenty or twenty-five good fishing boats. Sev- 
eral of the best guides and oarsmen in this region make headquarters at 
Lee's. From both the upper and lower lakes forming the Eagle Waters 
a great number of outlying lakes are easily accessible. The distance by 
road from Eagle River station to a number of the most important lakes 
is as follows : To Sugar Camp Lakes, seven miles ; to St. Germaine, six- 
teen miles ; to Plum Lake, twenty-four miles ; to Twin Lakes, fourteen 
miles. Lake St. Germaine, to which a number of others are tributary, may 



32 Wm. C. Hollister & Bro.'s Annum, Guide. 

also be reached by boat through Eagle River for the greater portion of 

the distance. In Lost Lake, tributary to Plum Lake, a remarkable score 

was made in August, 1887, as indicated by the following: 

Chicago, Feb. 22, 1888. 

Dear Sir : You are at liberty to publish our score made at Lost Lake August 26, 1887, 

viz. : Mr. D. R. Cameron, of 71 Lake Street, Chicago, and the writer, using two nine-ounce 

rods, "G" silk line and No. 7 Skinner spoon, caught seventy-two muskallonge weighing from 

twelve to thirty-two pounds each, and among many others two black bass averaging five and 

one-half pounds each. Yours, 

THOS. E. GREEN, 

Rector of St. Andrew's Church, Chicago. 

In September, 1887, another party, consisting of Messrs. A. Booth, 
E. W. Brooks, J. D. Ross, Theo. Amberg and D. R. Cameron, all of Chi- 
cago, caught in four days' fishing in the " Eagle Waters " ninety-two 
muskallonge ranging in weight from eight to thirty pounds each. Star 
Lake is reached by a portage of one-fourth mile from Plum Lake. Trout 
Lake is reached by a portage of three miles from Plum Lake, and has 
acquired the reputation among pioneer sportsmen by whom it has been 
visited of being the best in this region for Mackinaw trout, which have 
been caught weighing from fifteen to twenty pounds each. This lake 
will also soon be reached by the line now under construction by the Mil- 
waukee, Lake Shore & Western Railway from Rhinelander to Hurley. 
(See description of Tomahawk Lake Region.) Twin Lakes referred to 
above lie northeast of Eagle Waters proper, the others west and north- 
west. Tw r in Lakes is best reached from Conover's station. 

CONOVER'STWIN LAKES-EAGLE RIVER SYSTEM. Con- 
over's is a flag station ten miles north of Eagle River station. Mr. Wil- 
liam Crosby has several very comfortable cottages on Twin Lakes, kept 
open during the season expressly for sportsmen and family parties. In 
this connection it should be borne in mind that not only the hotels at 
the more prominent stations in the Eagle River district, but at the more 
outlying resorts like Crosby's and Lee's, furnish comfortable accommo- 
dations for ladies, many of whom have visited these waters during the 
past two or three years. Good conveyances will meet day passenger 
trains at Conover's station, and furnish transportation over a good road 
to Crosby's place, on Twin Lakes, a distance of five miles ; rate per per- 
son, $1 each way, no extra charge for a reasonable amount of baggage. 
The several cottages lodge thirty people comfortably. A separate build- 
ing is used as the general headquarters and place of rendezvous, and con- 
tains the dining-room. The accommodations will be enlarged for the 
season of 1888. The rate for board at Crosby's is $2 per day and $10 per 
week. There are fifteen good boats connected w T ith the Twin Lakes es- 
tablishment, the rates for which range from seventy-five cents to $1. 25 
per day, according to size, and less proportionately for engagements cov- 
ering longer periods. Mr. Crosby also has a number of camps and boats 



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on several of the lakes tributary to Twin Lakes, and long and short ex- 
cursions from the main headquarters are not only practicable, but may 
be made with due regard for comfort and convenience. A number of new 
and large row boats, capable of conveying from six to eight persons each, 
and designed especially for pleasure parties or large fishing parties and 
the handling of camp equipment, will be provided for the coming sea- 
son's business. Rates for the services of oarsmen and guides do not vary 
from those charged at the Eagle Waters, except when engaged as guides 
to unexplored or distant lakes, and obliged to perforin arduous or extra 
service, the rate is generally not less than $2.50 per day. Mr. Crosby 
keeps on hand a complete outfit of guns, fishing tackle, etc., and charges 
for rifle or shot gun twenty-five cents per day, and three cents per cart- 
ridge, with a nominal charge for the use of tackle. Minnows for bait 
are plenty and a good supply is always kept on hand. The best of facili- 
ties are furnished sportsmen for sending out their fish, and a large quan- 
tity of ice is kept for this and other purposes. The charge for ice and 
moss for packing and boxing fish, and for transporting to Conover's for 
shipment by express, is reasonable. 

GOGEBIC LAKE. There are few resorts offering greater attrac- 
tions to either tourists or fishermen than Gogebic Lake, which is reached 
from Gogebic station by an excellent road. The Gogebic House and 
cottages afford accommodations for 100 or more guests, and are located 
at the southern extremity of the lake, from which nearly its full length, 
fifteen miles, is within view. The hotel is well appointed, the tables set 
forth excellent fare, and the rates are reasonable — $2.50 per day, $14 per 
week— and special to large parties and those remaining for considerable 
periods. Mr. G. R. Haviland, an experienced hotel man, is proprietor, 
and may be addressed during the season at Gogebic post office, Michigan. 
Under the hotel management is a first-class fleet of fishing, pleasure and 
sail boats, also a steam yacht and an experienced corps of guides and 
oarsmen. Rates for their services and for the use of boats are reasona- 
ble, and adjusted 011 the same basis as at the Eagle Waters and other 
resorts. Gogebic Lake is universally conceded to furnish the best black 
bass fishing in the country, and its merits in this respect have been 
vouched for by veteran sportsmen and the best authorities from all parts 
of the United States. The waters of the lake during the early spring 
and at certain other seasons, afford the best of trout fishing, the species 
being the regular brook trout. The trout caught in the lake are usually 
among the largest. One of these captured during a recent season near 
the mouth of Slate River by Dr. E. R. E. Carpenter, of Chicago, weighed 
nearly six pounds. A few of the fishing scores of the season of 1887, 
will be furnished on application. 

Aside from its just merits as a resort for sportsmen and the general 
tourist, the vicinity of Gogebic Lake, and, in fact, the entire Gogebic 



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region, possesses advantages as a sanitarium, destined ultimately to give 
it a national reputation. Its altitude of 2,oco feet above the ocean and 
900 feet above Lake Superior, its distance only twelve miles from that 
vast body of fresh water which materially contributes to the purity of 
the atmosphere, and its location in the heart of great pine and hardwood 
forests, which still further purify and, above all, temper the air to a 
quality remarkably soft and salubrious, are all conditions in its favor such 
as are rarely enjoyed by other regions accessible by railway. The cli- 
matic influence, as affecting all pulmonary diseases, is without doubt the 
happy medium as between exceptionally high or low altitudes, and is 
especially beneficial also to sufferers from hay fever or malaria. Hay 
fever is not only unknown here, but many afflicted with that complaint 
have been entirely cured within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of their 
arrival at Gogebic Lake. 

PELICAN LAKE, WIS. Pelican Lake was the first important 
fishing ground reached by the M., L. S. & W. Ry. in its progress north- 
ward. It has always been popular with fishermen, and its waters are 
celebrated for muskallonge, bass and pike. A bar extends for several 
miles, nearly across the lake, and forms the best of fishing grounds for 
bass, which have been taken here in great numbers. Some of the larg- 
est muskallonge ever taken from any of the Wisconsin lakes have been 
captured in Pelican Lake. Reference is made to Dr. Robert Hunter, of 
Chicago (103 State Street), as o»e of the many who have visited this lake, 
himself a well-kiibwn fisherman, not only with regard to fishing in Peli- 
can Lake, but in all the other waters of this region. The Caswell House 
furnishes very comfortable accommodations for forty to fifty persons, and 
is located immediately on the shore of the lake, a few rods from the sta- 
tion. The rates are from $ 1. 50 to $2 per day, and $7 per week. Under 
the hotel management is a first-class equipment of fishing and sail boats. 
Rates for the former, with oarsmen, $3 per day, or without at $1 per day, 
with special rates for longer engagements. 

RHINE LANDER, WIS. There is excellent fishing in the vicini- 
ty of Rhinelander, in the Wisconsin River, in Lakes George and Thomp- 
son, and several others in close proximity. The two former are also eas- 
ily accessible from Pelican Lake. Conveyances are to be had at reason- 
able rates to the more distant fishing grounds, and guides, oarsmen, and 
all facilities are furnished by the hotel people. The Rapids House ac- 
commodates forty people, the Oneida fifty people. 

THE TOMAHAWK LAKE REGION. The M., L. S. & W. Ry. 
is now actively pushing its line forward from Rhinelander in a north- 
westerly direction, the objective point being Hurley on the main line 
east of Ashland, the line under construction shortening the present dis- 
tance between Milwaukee and Hurley and Ashland some thirty miles. 
The new line passes through what is known as the Lake Park region of 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Rksorts. 35 

Wisconsin, and as located touches the most important lakes in this sec- 
tion, many of them heretofore inaccessible except by tedious and diffi- 
cult trails. The Tomahawk Lakes are the largest in this section, and 
have already become famous through the reports of constructing engi- 
neers, surveyors and pioneer sportsmen ; among the latter, Dr. Robert 
Hunter, of 103 State Street, Chicago. Dr. Hunter caught in one day in 
the fall of 1887, with a part}' of four friends, 14 muskallonge, 405 black 
bass, and 143 w T all-eyed pike, with a total weight of over 2,000 pounds, 
the 14 muskallonge weighing over 300 pounds. The Tomahawk Lakes 
are two in number, connected by a short channel or, as called in this re- 
gion, thoroughfare. The lakes cover ten or twelve miles in length, and 
from two to three miles in breadth. They have deep bays and are full 
of reefs, affording the best of fishing grounds. 

It is expected the completed line will reach Tomahawk Lake during 
this season, and direct inquiry of the passenger department officials 
named on page 40 will at any time elicit exact information as to the 
facilities for reaching the lake, and the nature and extent of the accom- 
modations provided. A number of responsible parties have already sig- 
nified their intention to establish good hotels in the Tomahawk Lake 
region, with suitable boat equipment and all the necessary comforts and 
conveniences for sportsmen. The line will, at a later period, reach Trout 
Lake, and probably Fence Lake, in time for the fall of 1888 fishing. 
The latter is said by the Indians, lumbermen and others by whom it has 
been visited to be superior to all others in this region, not only in size 
but in the abundance of its game fish. (See reference to Trout Lake in 
connection with the Eagle Waters and tributary system.) Mr. Win. C. 
Harris, editor of the American Angler, states that the best of sport may 
be had during the mid-summer mouths deep-trolling for these trout. 

WATERSMEET, MICH. Watersmeet station is noted as head- 
quarters for trout fisherman. There are several good hotels, prices rang- 
ing from $1.50 to $2 per day, with the usual deduction for longer periods. 
The hotel people control a number of guides and suitable boats for 
stream fishing ; charges for services of oarsman or guide, including use 
of boat, $2.50 per day; for boat, without oarsman, fifty cents per day. 
Several small trout streams unite in close proximity to the station, form- 
ing what is known as Great Trout Brook, one of the principal branches 
of the Ontonagon River. For a short distance below the junction of the 
smaller streams the best method of fishing the main stream is from 
boat or canoe, and thence to its junction with the Ontonagon River, some 
ten or twelve miles, either from bank or boat. Five miles below the 
station the river falls thirty feet into a deep pool alive with large trout, 
and the general verdict of the many fishermen who have tested these 
waters is that the entire length of the stream affords as good trout fishing 
as can be found anywhere in the northern region. 



86 Wm. C. Holuster & Bro.'s Annual Guide. 

— OF 

NORTHERN WISCONSIN 7SND MICHIGAN 

AND THE 

L-MKE SUPERIOR REGION. 



ASH LAN D, WIS. As a summer resort Ashland has long enjoyed 
a wide reputation and a greater degree of popularity than almost any 
other in the Northwest. It is located on a high bluff overlooking 
the beautiful Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands, with the broad ex- 
panse of Lake Superior in the distance, the bay forming one of the larg- 
est and safest harbors to be found on the lake. Its climate is cool and 
invigorating, the out-of-door enjoyments are varied, and the accommo- 
dations at the Colby House and at the elegantly-appointed Chequamegon 
Hotel, during the tourist season, offer every possible comfort to the sum- 
mer visitor. The Chequamegon has accommodations for five hundred 
guests, and stands a short distance back from the edge of the bluff. 
From the broad piazza surrounding the hotel a magnificent prospect is 
to be had, embracing an extended view of the bay, the far-off shores 
with their new towns visible in the distance, and the Apostle Islands. As 
a pleasure resort Ashland has, until recently, been patronized largely by 
those who made it practically the objective point of a summer tour. 
With the extension, however, of the Northern Pacific Railroad, some 
seventy-five miles easterly along the southern shore of Lake Superior 
from Duluth, and the connection of that line in the same depot at Ash- 
land with the M., L. S. & W. Ry., it has naturally acquired additional 
prestige from its location on a transcontinental highway. Lying, as it 
now does, on a through route increasing in popularity with all classes of 
travelers, it is likely hereafter to be the stopping point on either their 
going or return trips of many Lake Superior, Yellowstone Park and 
Pacific Coast tourists. 

DULUTH, MINN. Duluth, as a summer resort, is increasing in 
popularity. The hotel accommodations are first class. Several excursion 
routes with Duluth as their objective point are arranged for the season 
of 1888, and are included in the schedule, which will be furnished on ap- 
plication. These routes include the line of the M., L. S. & W. Ry. via 
Ashland for going trips, and permit of return via St. Paul and Minne- 
apolis, or via Lake Superior and Lake Michigan steamers. 

SHEBOYGAN AND MANITOWOC, WIS. These are two of 
the pleasantest of Wisconsin summer resorts. Both are located on the 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Resorts. 



37 



west shore of Lake Michigan, fifty-two and seventy-five miles respectively 
north of Milwaukee. Both Sheboygan and Manitowoc have many points 
of excellence to recommend them to summer visitors, especially fami- 
lies with children. 

Special Chartered Sleeping or other Cars will be carried on 
trains of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railway, without extra 
charge, for parties holding fifteen or more one way or excursion tickets. 

Hunting Cars. The Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railway 
owns two hunting cars, designed especially for sportsmen, and terms for 
their use can be obtained on application to the General Passenger and 
Ticket Agent, at Milwaukee. 

Camp Equipment, Dogs, Guns, Etc. Satisfactory arrangements 
will be made with sportsmen for the transportation of camp equipment 
in reasonable quantities, guns, dogs, etc. 

The equipment, road bed and general facilities for travel of the 



Milwaukee, Lake Shore 
first-class. Palace sleep- 
from Chicago and Mil- 
Duluth. Ashland is the 
line on Lake Superior, 
connection is made in 




& Western Railway are 
ing cars are run through 
waukee to Ashland and 
northern terminus of the 
At the latter point close 
Union Depot with trains 



of the Northern Pacific Railroad, for Superior, Duluth and all Western 
and Pacific Coast Points. ( See advertisement of the Milwaukee, Lake 
Shore & Western Railway on page 40.) 



TOURISTS' AND SPORTSMENS' SUPPLIES, 



Visitors to the charming resorts mentioned in this book will bear in 
mind that the greatest amount of benefit and pleasure is to be obtained 
out of doors ; and though the railways, steamboat lines and hotels have 
made every provision for the comfort of their guests, each individual 
should provide himself with such articles as will enable him to pursue 
the particular sport towards which his tastes incline. Fishing tackle, 
boats, tents, and camp equipage of every variety can be obtained from 
the Jenney & Graham Gun Co., 53 State Street, Chicago. If it is not 
practicable to visit them for the purpose of making personal selections, 
send for their catalogue, which contains price lists and descriptions of 
everything you will need. Their Spring Lake clinker-built boats enjoy 
a national reputation, and are made in various models to conform to all 
uses. They are sold at low prices, $35 securing an excellent square-end 
pleasure boat. Orders by mail will receive conscientious attention, and 
the reputation of the house is a guarantee against any imposition. We 
commend them to the attention of our readers. (See page 38.) 



38 Wm. C. Houjster & Bro.'s Annual Guide. 



^iZHCHTION •*• SPORTS* 



Jenneu & Graham Gun Co. 

53 STATE STREET, CHICAGO. 



COMPLETE 



SPORTING EQUIPMENTS 

SPRING L-HKE CLINKER 

BOATS. 

Fine • Angling • Goods. 

Brass, Nickel and Silver Plated Single and Double Multiplying Reels. 

Skinner's, McHarg's, Chapman's, Spalding's, Lowe's and Hamilton's 
Pine Gold, Silver and Nickel Plated Trolling Spoons. 

Jointed Ash, Bamboo and Fine Split Bamboo Eods. 
English, Carlisle, Aberdeen and Sproat Hooks. 
Seines, Nets. Cotton Twisted and Braided Fish Lines. 

Trout and Bass Flies. English Limerick and Kirby Hooks. 

Tents, Camp Supplies. Trot and Staging Twines. 

Waterproof, Silk, Taper and Level Lines 
A Complete Line of Artificial 

Baits and Fishermen's Supplies 



Full Line of American and Foreign Guns 

BASE BALL, LAWN TENNIS AND GENERAL 
SPORTING GOODS. 

JENNEY& GRAHAM GUN CO. 

Send for Catalogue. S3 S"ta/t@ S"tl*©©"t. 



Picnic Grounds and Summer Rksorts. 39 



TO SPORTSMEN. 



THE 



Milwaukee & Northern 

——RAILROAD— 

Penetrating, as it does, the Best Hunting and Fishing 
Territory in the states of Wisconsin and Michigan, 
offers great attractions to Gun Clubs or individuals in 
search of sport. The territory traversed by this line 
is the only new and undeveloped Hunting and Fishing 
Grounds that can be reached by a night's ride from 
Chicago or Milwaukee, making it the most accessible 
for Sportsmen and Pleasure Seekers. 

ELEGANT -PULLMAN -SLEEPERS 

ON NIGHT TRAINS. 

Excursion Rates on Application to any of the Company's Agents, 

OR AT 

198 CLARK STREET, CHICAGO 



OK BY ADDRESSING 



C. F. DUTTON, W. B. SHEARDOWN, 

General Manager, General Ticket Agent, 

WAUKEE. 



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40 



Wm. C. HoUvISTecr. & Bro.'s Annum, Guidk. 



piiiwaukee. LaRe snore & Western 



RAILWAY 



ASHLAND 



TO 

THE 



THE 



M.LS&W.RY 



ROUTE 



PACIFIC COAST, 

To Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, Idaho, 
Washington, Oregon and California. 



TOURISTS' EXCURSION TICKETS 



TO 



Ashland, Duluth and Northwestern Summer Resorts, 

HELENA, BUTTE, B0ZEMAN, SPOKANE FALLS AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, 
PORTLAND, TACOMA, VICTORIA, SAN FRANCISCO AND SITKA, ALASKA. 




QPORTQM FN " u " 1>ost fi s hi n § aml hunting in the Northwest is reached by the 
Or Ul\ I OlVI LIN ASHLAND ROUTE. For Muskallonge, Bass, Tike and other 
varieties, go to the Eagle Waters, Twin Lakes and Lake St. Germaine, Tomahawk and 
Pelican Lakes, and all headwaters of the Wisconsin River. For Brook Trent, go to 
Watersnieet, Great Trout Brook, The Bride, The Ontonagon and Lake Gogebic. For 
Black Bass, go to Lake Gogebic, the best Lass Fishing in the country. For Macki- 
naw Trout and Landlocked Salmon, go to Island Lake, Black Oak Lake and Tront Lake. 
H 1 1 MTPRQ '" l )l ' ox ' ,n 'ty to this line are some of the best hunting grounds in the 
nUIN I LnO Northwest. Deer, Bear, Small Game and Wild Fowl in abundance 
during the proper season. 

Copies of Wisconsin and Michigan game laws, guides to fishing resorts, maps, 
folders and other publications sent free on application to 

C. L. RYDER, ERNEST VLIET, 

General Agent, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 

114 CLARK STREET, CHICAGO 



H. F. WHITCOMB, 

General Manager, 



GEO. S. MARSH, 

Gen'l Passenger and Ticket Agent, 



MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



GOODRICH ••• LINE 

OF LARGE AND ELEGANT STEAMERS. 



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* FROM ••• CHICAGO # 

TO ALL THE 

PLEASANT WATERING PLACES tfi SUMMER RESORTS ON LAKE MICHIGAN 

Persons in search of Health, Rest, Cool, Balmy Breezes, Good Fishing and Hunting, 

by taking the Steamers of this Line can enjoy a Pleasant Vacation at 

about one-half the cost of Railroad Fare to the Seaside. 



EXCURSION_RATE^_VERY LOW. 

TIME OF SAILINGS. 

CHICAGO, RACINE AND MILWAUKEE LINE.-Twice daily, except Sunday. Leave Chicago at 
9 a.m., arrive in Milwaukee at 5 p.m. Leave Chicago at 8 p.m., arrive in Milwaukee at 5 a.m. 
Returning, leave Milwaukee every evening at 7 o'clock, arrive in Chicago at 5 a.m. Also, 
every morning at 7.30 o'clock, except Sunday and Monday, arrive in Chicago at 3.30 j>. m. 
Passengers can remain or) Steamer at Milwaukee till 15.45 a.m., and on tin- Steamer at Chicago 
Until 7 a.m., thereby insuring a full night's rest. Fare, Chicago to Milwaukee, $2.00; 
Round Trip, $3.50. Dinner on day trip, and State Room Berth on night trip, included. 

WEST SHORE LINE.— Lv. Chicago for Sheboygan and Manitowoc, daily ex. Sunday, 8 p.m. 

LUDINGTON AND MANISTEE LINE.— Leave Chicago for Ludington, Manistee, etc., daily, 

except Saturday and Sunday, at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. 

STURGEON BAY, MENOMINEE, GREEN BAY AND ESCANABA LINE.- Leave Chicago for Ke- 
waunee, Ahnapee, sturgeon Bay, Monominee, Escanaba, Gladstone, Ellison's Bay, Sister 
Bay, Ephraim. Fish ('reek, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. Leave Chicago for 
Carlton, Payette, Garden Hay, Nahma. Egg Harbor, Friday at 8 p.m. Fare to Sturgeon Bay, 
Menominee, and Peninsula Ports, #6.00 ; Escanaba, $7.00 ; Fayette, 38.00. Meals and Berth 

GREEN BAY CITY AND MANISTIQUE LINE.— (Via Sturgeon Bay Canal). Leave Chicago on 
Tuesday at 7 p.m.. tor Kewaunee, Ahnapee, sturgeon Bay, Green Bay, Menominee, Escanaba, 
Gladstone, Fayette, Garden Bay. Nahma, Thompson, Manistique. Fare to Green Bay, s^.oo; 
Gladstone, $7.50; Payette, Garden Bay, Nahma, Thompson and Manistique, 88.00. Meals 
and Berth included. 

GRAND HAVEN, MUSKEGON AND GRAND RAPIDS LINE.- (Via D., Q. H. & M. Ry. from Grand 
Haven). Leave Chicago daily, except Sunday, at 7 p.m. sharp, arrive at Grand Haven 5.40 
a.m., Muskegon 8 a.m., Grand Rapids iu;> a. in., Ionia 7.4". a.m., Owosso Junction 9.05 a.m., 
Detroit 12 noon. Pare to Grand Haven and Muskegon, 83.00; Round Trip, 85.00. Fare to 
Grand Rapids, 83.90; Round Trip, stj.so. 



OFFICE AND DOCKS, FOOT OF MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO. 



T. G. 



BUTLIN, 

President. 



G. HURSON, 

Secretary and Treasurer. 



JOHN SINGLETON, 

<ien*i Passenger Agent. 



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FOR- 



PICNICKERS 

WOODLAWN PARK, 

8 Miles from Central Depot. 

GARDNER'S PARK, 

16 Miles from Central Depot. 

RIVERDALE, 

17 Miles from Central Depot. 

KANKAKEE, 

56 Miles from Central Depot. 

ARE UNEXCELLED 



AS- 



Picnic Resorts 

For Kates and Full Particulars, 
address 

F. B. BOWES 

Geri'l Northern Pass. Agt., 

121 RANDOLPH STREET 

CHICAGO. 



E. T. JEFFERY, 

General Manager 



HUDSON, 

Traffic Manager. 



C. Markham, 

Ass't Traffic Manager. 



H. Hanson, 

Gen'l Passenger Agt. 



JSP^SEE PAGE 23 FOR DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT PICNIC GROUNDS. 



